At the helm: Stephen is now Aon's CEO for Indonesia

In this role, he will lead Aon’s business in Indonesia across Commercial Risk, Health, Talent, and Wealth, and will be responsible for setting and executing Aon’s strategy in Indonesia.

Aon has appointed Stephen (pictured above) as CEO for Indonesia, effective 3 August 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Based in Jakarta, Stephen will lead Aon’s business in Indonesia across Commercial Risk, Health, Talent and Wealth and will be responsible for setting and executing the firm’s strategy in the market, strengthening client service delivery and fostering a high-performing culture across the business.

He will report to Jane Drummond, Chief Commercial Officer for Asia Pacific and interim head of Southeast Asia, and join Aon’s Southeast Asia leadership team.

"Stephen brings deep market insight, strong leadership capability and a clear focus on clients. He has a proven track record of developing teams, strengthening capabilities and delivering results. 

"His leadership will help advance our strategy in Indonesia while continuing to support clients as they navigate an increasingly dynamic risk environment," Drummond commented.

Prior to joining Aon, Stephen served as Chief Underwriting Officer for Zurich in Indonesia, where he led traditional and takaful insurance portfolios across property and casualty, health, benefits, and travel. He also played a role in strengthening the organisation’s technical capabilities.

Commenting on his appointment, Stephen said he was honoured to join Aon and lead its Indonesia business at an important time for the market.

"Indonesia presents significant growth opportunities, supported by strong client demand and evolving risk and workforce needs," he said.

"I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the country and region to deepen client relationships, strengthen execution, and bring the best of Aon’s capabilities to clients."

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